China · DAY TRIPS IN SHANGHAI
Good day trips in Shanghai fill up weeks out and the best of them go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Suzhou gardens, the Grand Canal, silk traditions, and Zhouzhuang by gondola on this full-day trip from Shanghai.
“The guide was totally awesome with great knowledge, personality, and excellent English. I would like less time at silk factory and more at river village. Maybe skip silk factory”
Review of a private Suzhou day trip from Shanghai with bullet train, gardens, canals, lunch options, and practical advice on value.
“Melinda is a fabulous tour guide! She is very knowledgeable and speaks excellent English. It is a full day and very helpful to learn how to ride bulletproof train. Book this experience!”
Review of a private Suzhou day trip from Shanghai by bullet train, with gardens, canal boat, rickshaw ride, lunch, and practical booking advice.
“From start to finish, everything was planned so smoothly. Caroline was our tour guide. She was very warm, friendly and so knowledgeable with the history of each place we visited. She navigated us through the crowds and to our bullet train transfers so efficiently. We even got free Mandarin lessons from her through the day. We will be back with our families for sure. Thank you sweet Caroline!!!”
Explore Shanghai with a private German-speaking guide, from the Bund and Yu Garden to Pudong, temples, markets, and skyline views.
Review of Linhai’s Southern Great Wall day trip from Shanghai, with bullet train travel, local food, Ziyang Old Street, costs, and practical tips.
“An Unforgettable Day with Emma: A Truly Exceptional Tour Guide! Our recent day trip to the Southern Great Wall was an absolute highlight of our Shanghai visit, and much of that is thanks to our incredible guide, Emma. From the moment we met, Emma's charismatic personality shone through, making me feel instantly at ease and excited for the day ahead. Her energy and genuine enthusiasm were infectious, turning what could have just been a sightseeing trip into a truly engaging and memorable experience. Emma is not only incredibly professional but also exceptionally knowledgeable. She effortlessly shared fascinating historical insights and local anecdotes about the Southern Great Wall and Ziyang ...”
Review of a private Suzhou day trip from Shanghai by bullet train, with gardens, canals, rickshaw rides, lunch, and ancient city gates.
“Fabulous day trip with our guide Berlin who looked after us so well all day. Highly recommended”
Ride Shanghai’s bullet train to Linhai for the Southern Great Wall, East Lake, lunch, and Ziyang Old Street with a private guide.
“Very well organized trip; our guide Summer was excellent in the way she explained and took care of us throughout the entire day. This trip takes you out of the Shangai crowd and allows you to see a beautu like this southern wall and the old town it sorrounds. Many thanks to our guide and to the company, who was flexible to rearrange the schedule according to our needs.”
Review of Hangzhou from Shanghai: West Lake cruise, tea village, Six Harmonies Pagoda, lunch, transport, costs, timing, and honest tips.
“Excellent tour. Very beautiful lake, boat tour was stunning, pagoda was interesting and miss joy was very informative. Would be good if the tour was slightly longer as its a 3 hour drive each way but worthwhile nonetheless.”
Review of a private Shanghai to Hangzhou day trip by bullet train, with Lingyin Temple, tea fields, West Lake, Hefang Street, and practical booking tips.
“Everything was great. There wasn't anything to complain about the trip Especially our guide Lily was very knowledgeable and helpful . I immediately recommend to my friends!”
Review of a private Wuzhen and Xitang day trip from Shanghai, with local meals, boat rides, sunset views, private transport, and practical tips.
“What a wonderful experience. The whole trip was meticulously planned. We were picked up in a luxurious van. Our tour guide Caroline, was friendly, knowledgeable and extremely flexible. We never felt rushed for time. Would definitively recommend this company and Caroline to others!”
Review of a private Suzhou day trip from Shanghai by bullet train, with gardens, canals, Tiger Hill, local lunch, and flexible guiding.
“My mom and I were pick up from hotel in morning and our driver was really friendly and nice when we arrived at Suzhou our guide Michelle , she was super nice and friendly to us . She hope us take so many many picture and it was so great experience.”
See Zhujiajiao by boat and tailor your Shanghai day with a private guide, hotel pickup, historic sights, markets, and flexible stops.
“Alice was a great guide! We went to the Shanghai Tower, South Bund Fabric Market and the watertown. She was so helpful! She helped me to translate and bargain. She was also able to tell me the history of the area, explain local delicacies. She made my first trip to China a positive one.”
Plan a private Shanghai day around your interests, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, flexible sightseeing, and local transport costs extra.
“Very disappointing, felt I was being dragged around to be feed a sales opportunity.”
Review of a private Shanghai day trip to Zhujiajiao and Suzhou, with canal boat rides, gardens, local food, private transport, and guide tips.
“We enjoyed our day with our guide, Lea. It was a very hot summer day but Lea managed our time to visit the attractions at appropriate times to avoid the heat outdoors and maximize our activities. Our van was very comfortable with massage chair and friendly driver.”
Review of a Shanghai to Beijing day trip by air, including the Forbidden City, Badaling Great Wall, lunch, flights, costs, and practical tips.
“It was AMAZING to see so much of Beijing in such a short time! My guide was very professional and friendly. I've learnt so much about Chinese culture and local life from him. Everything went smoothly and I highly recommend this trip!”
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